Priligy 30mg, 60mg

Priligy contains the active ingredient dapoxetine. This belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Priligy may also be known as a urological medicine.

Do not take Priligy if:

• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to dapoxetine or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet
• you have heart problems, such as heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm
• you have a history of fainting
• you have ever had mania (symptoms include feeling over-excited, irritable or not being able to think clearly) or severe depression
• you have moderate or severe liver problems

This medicine should not be taken by women.

You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines. Do not take Priligy at the same time as any of the following medicines:

• medicines for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• thioridazine used for schizophrenia
• other medicines for depression
• lithium - a medicine for bipolar disorder
• linezolid - an antibiotic used to treat infections
• tryptophan - a medicine to help you sleep
• St John's wort - a herbal medicine
• tramadol - used to treat serious pain
• medicines used to treat migraines

Do not take Priligy at the same time as any of the medicines listed above. If you have taken any of these medicines, you will need to wait 14 days after you stop taking it before you can start taking Priligy. Once you have stopped taking Priligy, you will need to wait 7 days before taking any of the medicines listed above. If you are not sure about what to do, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

The following medicines must also not be taken at the same time as Priligy:

• certain medicines for fungal infection, including ketoconazole and itraconazole
• certain medicines for HIV, including ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir and atazanavir
• certain antibiotics for treating infections, including telithromycin
• nefazodone - an antidepressant

• feeling dizzy
• headache
• feeling sick

Whilst Priligy is the only licensed medicine in the UK for premature ejaculation, you may also wish to consider anaesthetic creams which work by reducing the sensitivity of your penis to stimulation. These are available over the counter from your pharmacy. Some men also find that using thicker condoms can help. If you think your premature ejaculation is linked to stress or anxiety, including emotional stress, please speak to your doctor as you may benefit from talking through your concerns.